Handle Material suggestions

[SVanderkolff]

Lets do a poll. What handle material do you think would work best with this knife? The blade is Matt Walker damascus so will end up being very dark with very clear markings. I have not decided on a bolster but will probably go with more of the Walker damascus , therefore also dark. The knife is just over 7 1/2 " long open and 4" closed. Let me know you choices for handle and why.
Thanks
Steve

 

[Ironwolf]

That's a classic style,and I think stag would look really good,or,mammoth bark.

 

[wdtorque]

I'm with Ironwolf. Classic, but CF or a black wood might look good also. The black color might really send your eye to the damascus and not compete with it. Dozier

 

[gh1]

stag would look great

 

[Squawsach]

I have to vote for a stabilized burl of some sort. Maybe box elder burl?????

 

[Bruce Barnett]

Gday Steve,

Dark blade, dark bolsters, both damascus..........then i would use a light coloured material thats not too busy. Pearl, an ivory, olive wood maybe..........

Cheers Bruce

 

[BrianBoyles]

Stag

 

[murphda2]

I'm not much for stag, but that's just my personal preferance. I would agree that a quality damascus blade deserves quality handle material. If I were going to choose a wood for this, I would go for a nicely figured Ironwood. Of course, a nice mammoth or ivory would be great too.

 

[acmetsala]

I am with Bruce, I think you need some contrast

 

[dan van]

I agree with Bruce and Tony

 

[12345678910]

Maybe do a test etch on the blade and bolsters so we can see the pattern?

the steel patterns and handle should complement each other

 

[Clydetz]

Go wild, Steve! Find yourself some nice birdseye maple...